Recall 03V466000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2000-2003 RC TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 78 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V466000 |
| Manufacturer | RC TRAILERS |
| Vehicles Affected | 78 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX EC-30T ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS (ECU). IF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT EXPERIENCES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND THE SHORT IS NOT REPAIRED, THE HIGH SIDE POWER SWITCH INSIDE THE ECU THAT CONTROLS THE ILLUMINATION OF THE TRAILER-MOUNTED ABS WARNING LAMP MAY EVENTUALLY BECOME THERMALLY STRESSED AND EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Safety Consequence
IF THE POWER SWITCH SHORTS, IT CAN RESULT IN AN OVER-CURRENT CONDITION IN THE ECU AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
BENDIX WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY KIT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE A LABOR ALLOWANCE FOR THE REPAIR. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BENDIX AT 1-800-478-1793 OR RC TRAILERS AT 619-469-1487.
Related Recalls for RC
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V522000 | 2012 RC ENCLOSED TRAILER | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4,792 |